Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

David J. McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Genny Beemyn, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Tagged Topics

Diversity, LGBTQ+

can we make the LGBTQ+ content of this course better?• Perhaps a definite topic each week• I think it is better to concentrate on either LGBTQ+ or craft or electric engineering• Have more led discussions about topics• Maybe have external readings (small)• Facilitate more class discussion, a specific topic each class, for part of the class• There could have been more educational components of LGBTQIA issues or celebrations in an impactful way that would allow us to integrate our tech/crafting experience (ie conceptualizing a pride float tech b/c of discussion or queer celebration• Discuss more about topics and current issues• More things that inspire discussion like videos• More intentional LGBTQIA+ content, active rather than passive

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session III

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Topics

Diversity, LGBTQ+

EDC graduate track was approved. With MCEDC, her main duties have included student advising and academic program development. Recently, she co-developed the curriculum for the new Minor in Global Engineering offered by the CU Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science starting in fall 2016. Ms. Sandekian earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at CU Boulder, a Spe- cialist in Education (Ed. S.) degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, and earned her Ph.D. in the Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership program from the University of Northern Colorado in 2017. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Zoe Reidinger

Tagged Topics

Diversity, LGBTQ+

can have a powerful influence by modeling inclusivebehavior, introducing themselves and their preferred pronouns, using examples ofdifferent identities when teaching or training, ensuring that their language is inclusive,and stepping in when they see divisive or intolerant behavior.The importance of the humanities and social sciences within an engineeringcurriculumWhen engineering students encounter the humanities and social sciences in meaningfulways, they are more likely to see the work of engineering as belonging to the wholeperson and the whole society, and to work towards inclusivity. The integration of thehumanities and social sciences with engineering can have an important impact onstudents. Our Dean of Students noted that WPI students